Ten Ways a Tree Is Like a Story by Red AGE: 216 rings SPECIES: Quercus rubra (aka “Northern Red Oak”) ADDRESS: not far from the elementary school—you know the one CURRENT TENANTS: owls, raccoons, opossums, and a crow named “Bongo” 1. We give you a whole new perspective on the world. 2. We plant seeds that can grow into big things. 3. We show you how to reach for the sky. 4. We help clear the air. 5. We are even better when shared with friends. 6. We don’t require Wi-Fi. 7. We serve as a refuge whenever you need us. 8. We laugh at boundaries and bring down walls. 9. We make the world a more
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